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Dirty Martini Pasta Salad

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  • Author: grace
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant pasta salad infused with briny olives, creamy feta, and a zesty olive oil dressing, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 225 grams dried pasta of choice
  • 1 cup large green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 100 grams feta cheese, cubed
  • 80 millilitres extra virgin olive oil
  • 60 millilitres olive brine
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water.
  3. Prepare the dressing in a small jar by combining olive oil, olive brine, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Seal and shake.
  4. Combine the cooled pasta with olives and feta in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead for best flavor. Allow the salad to chill to let flavors meld.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg